Room Attendant - Wits Rural Campus (Acornhoek) at University of the Witwatersrand

Purpose:

Performs general cleaning and related services/functions pertaining to all University buildings, residences and surrounding infrastructure, as specified in the work schedules, under direct supervision. To ensure that set tasks are completed daily and that the work stations and area of work is left ready for the following day by the end of business each day. Maintaining a healthy, hygienic and professional environment.
Brief Description        

Brief Posting Description        

Key responsibilities include the following:

• Performing routine tasks which may involve the use of chemicals, hand-held tools, machinery and equipment which often require some physical effort
• Cleaning of all University buildings, residences and infrastructure as directed by the supervisor
• Reporting repairs and maintenance issues
• Venue setups and clean-ups for functions e.g. chairs and desks for exams
• Specialized cleaning and ad-hoc services
• Boardroom and meeting venue setups and clean-ups including dishwashing 
• Unloading and distribution of consumables and cleaning materials
• Ensure that housekeeping and stacking in the storerooms are done in accordance with legislation
• Specialized cleaning and ad-hoc service
• Operating larger cleaning equipment and machinery
• Perform specific specialised tasks of responsibility i.e. moving of furniture, washing of carpets, stripping and sealing, floods, etc
• Ensure that customer requests are attended to timeously
• Lost properties/items handed in to the relevant person
• Appropriate PPE is used/worn at all times
• Ensures continuous Training and Development for self
• Achievement of individual goals
• Any other reasonable instructions from management

Requirements

• Grade 12 minimum (Matric) or equivalent NQF level4 
• Minimum 3 years in the hospitality industry 

Technical Competencies

• Knowledge and understanding of OH&S Act
• Basic writing and numeracy skills

Competencies (Knowledge, skills and behavior)

• Customer Service
• Communication Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Relationship Building